| ID | 074430 |
| Title Proper | Walking a tightrope |
| Other Title Information | democracy versus sovereignty in ASEAN's illiberal peace |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kuhonta, Erik Martinez |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since 1967, ASEAN has established intramural relations that forsake war as a means for resolving conflict. While this is a remarkable achievement for the region, it must be balanced against a concomitant hindrance of democratic reform. I argue in this paper that ASEAN's nascent security community must be seen as an 'illiberal peace'. Underlying ASEAN's peaceful community are the same principles that support illiberalism in the region, namely sovereignty and non-interference. While sovereignty has historically been a cherished norm for developing countries, ASEAN lags behind other regions, particularly Latin America, in attempting to reconcile tensions between democratic norms and the respect for sovereignty. This tension is most evident in ASEAN's relations with Myanmar. Recent events indicate that ASEAN's non-interference norm may no longer be sacrosanct, but the association is a long way from shunning illiberal politics for the sake of democratic values. |
| `In' analytical Note | Pacific Review Vol. 19, No. 3; Sep 2006: p337-358 |
| Journal Source | Pacific Review Vol: 19 No 3 |
| Key Words | ASEAN ; Association for Southeast Asian Nations ; Democracy ; Sovereignty ; Security Community ; Illiberal Peace ; Myanmar |